Monday, December 8, 2025 - 06:03
[RFI] Congolese artist Sammy Baloji's first documentary The Tree of Authenticity fuses images and sounds, and features a talking tree as its narrator, to highlight the connection between Democratic Republic of Congo's colonial past and the present-day climate crisis. RFI asked the artist what...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 06:03
[RFI] Malawi's newly elected president, 85-year-old Peter Mutharika, has delivered on his campaign promise to make primary and secondary education free by abolishing almost all school-related fees.
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 06:03
Congo has set new conditions for cobalt exporters, according to a government circular reviewed by Reuters, potentially complicating a recently introduced quota system as the country seeks to keep a tight grip on the key battery mineral. The new conditions require miners, among other things, to pre-...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 06:00
[New Times] The return this weekend of more than 300 Congolese refugees from Kamanyola is a welcome reminder that peace, even when fragile, remains possible. Each family crossing back with hope in their hearts is proof that the people of eastern DR Congo are not asking for much.
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:58
[Leadership] Benin Republic's President Patrice Talon, on Sunday, vowed that the perpetrators of the failed coup attempt will not go unpunished.
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:56
[This Day] Abuja -- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has deployed a standby force in Benin Republic to forestall breakdown of law and order and safeguard constitutional democracy.
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:53
By Sahel Reporters, Yola
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON has been recognized for the third time by the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service for his outstanding contributions to State and National Development.
The prestigious Presidential Award for...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:46
[Dabanga] Adré, Chad -- A drone strike on the weekly market in Adikon, near the Adré crossing at the Sudan-Chad border, left a large number of civilians dead and injured on Friday afternoon after a missile hit the market area, as well as humanitarian aid trucks en route to North Darfur...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:46
[The Conversation Africa] Djibouti's president, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, pushed through constitutional changes removing presidential age limits in October 2025. The changes enable him to remain in power beyond 2026. He has already ruled for 26 years and is a shoo-in at elections in April 2026....
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:42
[UN News] The United Nations on Friday welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda as a "critical step" toward restoring trust, while warning that active fighting near border areas continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians.
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:37
A group of soldiers announced Sunday morning on Benin state television to announce the dissolution of the government of President Patrice Talon in an apparent coup, which would have been the latest of many in West Africa. Later, Interior Minister Alassane Seidou announced in a video on Facebook...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 05:19
Musk urges EU dissolution, advocating for sovereignty to return to member states, sparking debate amid tensions over regulation and national autonomy. United States tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for the abolition of the European Union, asserting that sovereignty should be returned to...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 04:57
EU’s foreign policy Chief says U.S. remains Europe’s strongest partner even as sharp criticisms in US security strategy spark tension during Ukraine ceasefire efforts. European Union foreign policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the United States remains Europe’s most important ally, despite a recent US...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 04:29
EU issues first major non-compliance ruling under its Digital Services Act, imposing a $140 million penalty on X and escalating transatlantic tension. The European Union has imposed a €120 million ($140 million) fine on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, marking the bloc’s first major...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 04:11
Nigerian Tax Act introduces sweeping penalties, from multimillion-naira fines to jail terms, as the government works to strengthen compliance now. Nigeria is preparing for one of its toughest tax enforcement eras yet, as the country’s new Tax Act—set to take effect on January 1...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 04:06
Silver and copper have replaced gold as the hot metal trade heading into 2026, with institutional and retail traders positioning for record rallies.
Silver has nearly doubled this year, with most gains occurring in the past two months due to a historic supply squeeze in the benchmark London market...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 04:00
After a vain search of local hospitals and mortuaries, the family of journalist Maneno Selanyika concluded their mourning rites on November 8 with prayer, but without a body. He was one of three journalists among hundreds or more Tanzanians killed during protests over a disputed election. Selanyika...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 03:54
Jeannette Kagame’s appearance at Davido’s packed Kigali show underscores Rwanda’s cultural ambition and rising status as an East African entertainment hub. Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame made an unexpected appearance at Nigerian music star Davido’s concert in Kigali, drawing widespread...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 03:33
Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote urges Nigeria’s elite to redirect spending on jets and luxury cars into job-creating industries to spur growth. Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has called on wealthy Nigerians to shift their spending habits away from high...
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Monday, December 8, 2025 - 03:13
Newly inaugurated tax reform body begins nationwide consultations as Nigeria moves to simplify its tax system, expand revenue, and ease burdens on citizens. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a new national committee charged with steering one of Nigeria’s most ambitious tax reform efforts...
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